Brown County
Ask about Brown County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Brown County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Brown County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Brown County Department of Job and Family Services
775 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- Food, cash, health, and childcare assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and help with childcare costs.Apply online
- Adult and child protective servicesContact the agency to report concerns about the safety or care of a child or adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Brown County WIC Clinic
406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on odh.ohio.gov
Child support · County office
Brown County Child Support Enforcement Agency
510 E. State Street, Suite 2, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments, orders, and case reviews.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Brown County Health Department
826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive health services and information about health and safety in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyohio.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Brown County Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services
85 Banting Drive, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service informationContact the board for information about local mental health and addiction services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyohio.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Brown County United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local health, housing, food, and other human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyunitedway.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Brown County Law Library
200 W. Grant Avenue, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- Legal information and formsUse legal information and forms with help from the law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bclawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging District 7
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about home and community services for older adults in Brown County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Services of Brown County
474 Home Street, Suite D, Georgetown, OH 45121
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can get help finding benefits and support with claims and related needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyohio.gov
Library · County office
Brown County Public Library
613 S. High Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, research resources, programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountypubliclibrary.org
Brown County Ohio Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Brown County, closest to the center of Georgetown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
SEM Food Pantry
30 miles from the center of Georgetown2020 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on semfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Queen City Kitchen
36 miles from the center of Georgetown2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Sat12 PM to 1 PM
- Sun2 PM to 3 PM
Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Queen City Kitchen Pantry
Queen City Kitchen
36 miles from the center of Georgetown2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Liberty Street Market
Freestore Foodbank
37 miles from the center of Georgetown112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 4 PM
- Tue8 AM to 4 PM
- Wed8 AM to 4 PM
- Thu8 AM to 4 PM
- Fri8 AM to 4 PM
What to bring: Bring a picture ID and household verification, such as an address, birth certificate, or medical card.
Listed on freestorefoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room
Saint Francis Seraph Ministries
37 miles from the center of Georgetown1615 Republic Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hours
- Mon6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Tue6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Wed6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Thu6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Fri6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
Who can come: Anyone in need of a meal.
Listed on sfsministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center Food Pantry
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center
39 miles from the center of Georgetown420 W Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on vicrc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brown County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc.
406 West Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Brown County
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Brown County United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988